Borg Backup Explorer vs Nexterm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Borg Backup Explorer
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Borg Backup Explorer brings the power of Borg Backup (https://www.borgbackup.org) to your mobile device, enabling you to access your backups effortlessly. With this app, you can explore archives, browse folders, and download specific files directly from your Borg Backup repository. Once downloaded, files can be seamlessly shared or processed using your device's native functionality. Key Features: - Secure Repository Access: Connect to your Borg repository via SSH using a private key and repository password. - Multi-Repository Support: Easily manage multiple Borg repositories in one place. - Fast Browsing: Enjoy quick navigation through archives and files, even in large repositories. - File Downloads: Select and download specific files from your backups as needed. - File Management: Process downloaded files, share them effortlessly, or clear cached downloads to save space. Experience a smooth, efficient way to access your Borg Backup repositories on the go! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.insoso.at/borg-backup-explorer.html
Nexterm
Manage servers remotely via SSH, VNC, and RDP. Monitor server performance and control basic functions. This open-source tool provides essential remote access capabilities.
- SSH server management
- VNC server management
- RDP server management
- LXC management
- Telnet support
- Server monitoring
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The open source server management software for SSH, VNC & RDP. This app features - Basic server management over SSH, LXC and TELNET, VNC, RDP - Server monitoring
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nexterm at none against Borg Backup Explorer's 3. Nexterm also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.2). Borg Backup Explorer's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Borg Backup Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Nexterm asks for nothing beyond the download.
Borg Backup Explorer ships an update every 11 days, Nexterm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Borg Backup Explorer | Nexterm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | insoso GmbH | Mathias Wagner |
In-app purchases
Borg Backup Explorer
- Pro Account$3.991 Month
- Pro Account$39.991 Year
- Pro Account$3.99
Nexterm
No in-app purchases
